New Delhi, IndiaJune 05: Reinforcing its commitment towards sustainability and environmental stewardship, Panasonic India marked World Environment Day 2026 through its flagship environmental initiative‘Joy of Green – Hari Umang’, an impactful program focused on creating awareness and driving behavioural change among youth towards sustainable living and circular economy practices. Aligned with the Mission LiFE announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the initiative also collaborates with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to spread awareness on e-waste management and responsible recycling practices for wider community impact.

As part of the initiative, Panasonic India organized the seventh edition of the Hari Umang Olympiad and Felicitation Ceremony on the occasion of World Environment Day to recognize and honor young Green Ambassadorsschools, and educational institutions for their contribution towards environmental awareness and sustainable action. The seventh edition witnessed active participation from over 500 student Green Ambassadors across educational institutions, who undertook various sustainability-driven initiatives throughout the year.

The felicitation ceremony acknowledged students who actively participated in year-long engagements including e-waste collection drives, awareness campaigns, quizzes, webinars, Model UN dialogues, sustainability contests, and community outreach programs under the Hari Umang initiativefurther strengthening the program’s objective of creating grassroots environmental impact through youth-led participation.

As part of the 2025–26 engagements, students and participating institutions collectively achieved significant milestones:

• Over 900 kg of e-waste was collected across 10 schools for safe and scientific disposal
• More than 9,000 dry cell batteries were collected through awareness and collection drives promoting responsible battery disposal and recycling
• A Model UN Dialogue was organized on the theme “Accelerating Climate Action through Youth-led Initiatives”, encouraging discussions around circularity, technology, and sustainable consumer behaviour
• The program also welcomed the association of the Directorate of Education, Delhi Government, further strengthening its outreach and impact

Through year-long activities including webinars, quizzes, contests, campaigns, walkathons, pilot projects, and environmental awareness drives, Hari Umang continues to create meaningful grassroots impact by inspiring youth to become catalysts for sustainable change within their communities.

Launched in 2019 to commemorate Panasonic’s 100th anniversary, Hari Umang has evolved into a strong platform engaging schools, colleges, RWAs, and communities to nurture young “Green Ambassadors” and encourage responsible environmental action aligned with Panasonic Green Impact and Mission LiFE. Through continued partnerships and education-led engagement, Panasonic India remains committed to building a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.